Meaning of the word implant in English

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implant

US /ɪmˈplænt/

UK /ɪmˈplɑːnt/

to insert or fix (tissue or an artificial object) in a person's body, especially by surgery

Example:

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The surgeon will implant a pacemaker in the patient's chest.

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Dental implants are a common procedure for replacing missing teeth.

Synonym:

insert embed graft transplant

to establish (an idea) in a person's mind

Example:

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The teacher tried to implant a love of reading in her students.

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His parents worked hard to implant strong values in him.

Synonym:

instill inculcate infuse ingrain embed

an artificial object or piece of tissue inserted or grafted into the body

Example:

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The patient received a cochlear implant to restore hearing.

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Breast implants are a common cosmetic surgery procedure.

Synonym:

prosthesis graft transplant

Related Word:

implantation implanted